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It took over five years for Nathaniel Rich to finish his first novel — maybe because he was writing The Mayor's Tongue secretly, first as a college student, and then while writing film criticism during the day.

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The companion company of XpressFlex, a Boise firm that administered flexible spending accounts before abruptly shutting its doors March 1, has been sued by at least 17 businesses and one government agency in the past year alleging the company didn't pay clients' payroll taxes.

Fittingly for a session consumed with money woes, the 2010 Idaho Legislature enters its final days with the budget once again at the fore. Follow the latest news from the Idaho Legislature Read blogs from our Statehouse team Follow Idaho Politics on Twitter

The meth wars in Idaho are still on - but they have gone mobile.

Gregory "Pappy" Boyington, born in Coeur d'Alene in 1912, earned the Navy Cross and the Medal of Honor for his leadership of the Black Sheep Squadron in the Pacific during World War II.

A new exhibit at the Idaho State Historical Museum offers a glimpse into the homes of some of Boise's newest residents: refugees. Called "The Comforts of Home: Crafting a New Life in the Treasure Valley," the exhibit provides an intimate look into how people from different cultures are being changed by - and also changing - Boise's cultural landscape.

BOISE - The National Weather Service in Boise reported a Saturday afternoon temperature of 62 degrees - nothing out of the ordinary for late March. Sunday should be warmer, with temperatures reaching 65.

Q: I've noticed that Garden City has posted "closed from dusk to dawn" signs on the Greenbelt. When did this become an ordinance, and what is the rationale? Does it mean that cyclists and pedestrians are forced onto the streets after dark to run the gauntlet of traffic and few sidewalks? Is Garden City going to enforce this rule with patrols?

The Chilean capital, Santiago, withstood last month's 8.8 magnitude earthquake remarkably well. But mental health experts say the earthquake and the powerful aftershocks that followed it are having strong psychological effects, particularly on children.

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Spring is the peak time for home sales, and, as the season begins, the federal government is launching a program to help the real estate market bloom again. Starting April 5, homeowners who qualify will get help selling their homes through a short-sale process rather than having to face foreclosure.

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The mightiest has fallen as play continues in the second round of the men's basketball tournament. Northern Iowa led for all but 47 seconds in taking down the powerful Jayhawks, 67-65. In another surprise, No. 10 seed St. Mary's beat Villanova.

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Volunteers have placed more than a million sandbags around Fargo, N.D., and city officials say they think they've done enough to prevent major flooding. The Red River is expected to crest Sunday at 19 feet above flood stage — lower than earlier predictions.

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According to recent VA statistics, PTSD and depression are the top disability claims among America's female veterans. But many have trouble proving they saw combat — a key to being treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. One decorated war veteran's story is emblematic of the struggle to get help.

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Democratic House leaders say they've got the votes to pass a landmark health-care overhaul Sunday. And they're confident enough of getting an overhaul done that they've agreed to set aside the controversial "deem and pass" strategy. Host Guy Raz checks in with NPR's Julie Rovner on the latest maneuvering on Capitol Hill.

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As the health care issue reaches a crescendo in Washington, Sarah Varney of member station KQED looks at how the debate is playing out across the rest of the nation.

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News analyst James Fallows of The Atlantic magazine talks with host Guy Raz about the big stories of the week, including the final push for a health care overhaul and what's likely to be the next big issue for Congress: immigration.

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The clock on our Three-Minute Fiction contest is ticking. Stay tuned, and we'll reveal our latest winner on Sunday.

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House Democrats say they are confident they have the 216 votes they need to pass a history-making health overhaul package on Sunday. President Obama called on lawmakers to put aside politics and do what is right for the American people during a tumultuous day of deal-making.

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The strongest sandstorm so far this year hit the country's north, delaying some flights at Beijing's airport and prompting a dust warning for South Korea's capital. China's expanding deserts now cover one-third of the country because of deforestation, urban sprawl and drought.

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You'd think it would take an army to truth-squad the rapid-fire rumors of the World Wide Web. But at Snopes.com, that task falls to husband-and-wife myth debunkers David and Barbara Mikkelson.

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